MOT Status
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147,266 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Presence Of Undertrays Preventing Full Inspection (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded. No Holes Evident During Corrosion Assessment - Benefit Of Doubt Given, Pass & Advise. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded. No Holes Evident During Corrosion Assessment - Benefit Of Doubt Given. Pass & Advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet deflector insecure
exhaust corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet deflector insecure
exhaust corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust back box deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust back box deteriorated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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VIW 551 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIW 551, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VIW 551 is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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